Rather than commit to one look, Rihanna's ever-changing hairstyles have become her signature. At the 2016 VMAs alone, the Vanguard Award winner flexed her versatility with four different hair looks. "Her individuality is what made her into the icon she is today, so we wanted to highlight that with the hair," explains Rihanna's long-standing hair stylist Yusef. "She is authentic and each look is some variation of a signature look that she's had during her career."
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August 20, 2016
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Silky, swishy, humidity-defiant summer hair.
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May 29, 2016
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Rihanna singlehandedly rescues the often maligned floral hair accessory trend.
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May 22, 2016
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The ultimate bob gets bangs, looks bangin'.
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April 1, 2016
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When you're royalty.
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February 13, 2016
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The ultimate bob reference.
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December 10, 2015
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Business in the front, glamour in the back.
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October 3, 2015
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The return of half-up hair started here.
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October 2, 2015
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The same looks gets a slick modification.
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August 31, 2015
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Fluffy auburn curls piled high for the launch of her Riri by Rihanna fragrance.
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May 4, 2015
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A return to red hair for the 2015 Met Gala.
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March 30, 2015
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Spearheading the bucket hat trend with micro bangs.
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March 30, 2015
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A modified Marge Simpson.
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November 18, 2014
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Rihanna returns to long bangs in black.
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October 25, 2014
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Aaliyah-esque glossy jet-black hair serves as a mullet palette cleanser.
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September 6, 2014
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Ombre curls and a center part emphasize Rihanna's insanely symmetrical features.
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May 7, 2014
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At couture, Rihanna offsets red lips with a voluminous high ponytail.